Modernizing the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Under New Management
- In Trump’s Oval Office, when politically progressive leaders of allied countries challenge Trump, fireworks ensue. But South Korea could turn out to be an exception.- Lee administration appears to be more open to discussing regional security under the alliance modernization framework than the Yoon administration- If the two leaders are able to stabilize the U.S.-South Korea relationship, the primary challeng...
By
Scott Snyder [President and Chief Executive Officer, Korea Economic Institute of America]
August 14, 2025